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The Security Dilemma, or Spiral Model, states that both the strengths and weaknesses of states within the international system can be provocative to other nations. If one of the states in the international system is stronger, others will feel suspicious toward the intentions of this state; on the other hand, if one of the states becomes significantly weaker than the rest, there will be a sense of opportunity to change the status quo. Therefore, in both situations the [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is upset and security within the international system is diminished. | The Security Dilemma, or Spiral Model, states that both the strengths and weaknesses of states within the international system can be provocative to other nations. If one of the states in the international system is stronger, others will feel suspicious toward the intentions of this state; on the other hand, if one of the states becomes significantly weaker than the rest, there will be a sense of opportunity to change the status quo. Therefore, in both situations the [[Balance of Power|balance of power]] is upset and security within the international system is diminished. | ||
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| + | == External Links and References == | ||
| + | *[http://www.academia.edu/3444141/The_Security_Dilemma_in_International_Relations_Background_and_Present_Problems The Security Dilemma in International Relations] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:31, 8 April 2014
The Security Dilemma, or Spiral Model, states that both the strengths and weaknesses of states within the international system can be provocative to other nations. If one of the states in the international system is stronger, others will feel suspicious toward the intentions of this state; on the other hand, if one of the states becomes significantly weaker than the rest, there will be a sense of opportunity to change the status quo. Therefore, in both situations the balance of power is upset and security within the international system is diminished.
